To all the college students!

Well, it's been several years since I was in college, but I would worry more about my laptop/electronic devices/textbooks/bikes getting stolen than purses - they are much more easily resold near the college campuses.

Although I'm sure ppl steal anything. I never really had a problem, except some textbooks of mine got stolen over the winter break my freshman year.
 
I had a Tiffany necklace stolen in college by a roommate who otherwise seemed perfectly normal. Unfortunately, she was only my roommate for one summer, and had moved out before I missed it. Take care with your things. I always had my own bedroom in college- in hindsight, I should have locked my door more often.